In this updated 2nd edition of Southwest Fruit & Vegetable
Gardening, you'll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing
an edible garden, no matter which part of the southwestern US you call
home.
Growing in the Southwest isn't easy. It's either too hot or too cold and
often very dry. The region hosts a range of soils and climate conditions
that can be difficult for a gardener to navigate. That's why this
region-specific garden guide is a must-have for every Southwestern
gardener!
Botanist Jacqueline Soule simplifies the ins and outs of gardening in
the Southwest and serves as your guide to success. Regardless of
whether you're tending an in-ground plot, a small container garden, or a
series of raised beds, Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is an
invaluable resource. You'll find:
- Detailed profiles of over 60 edible plants that thrive in the
region's distinctive growing conditions, including favorites like
tomatoes, sweet potatoes, summer squash, hot peppers, and
pomegranates--plus popular herbs
- Information on soil preparation, starting seeds, fertilizer
tips, and more
- Techniques for safely managing the Southwest's most troublesome
vegetable garden pests
- Helpful planting tips to keep you on track
- Garden maintenance advice to ensure a lush, productive, and
high-yielding garden
Regardless of whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced
Master Gardener, the modern varieties and well-researched
gardening information found here will have you going from seed to
harvest with confidence and know-how.
Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is part of the regional Fruit
& Vegetable Gardening series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in
the series include CaliforniaFruit & Vegetable Gardening,
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, TexasFruit & Vegetable
Gardening, and many others.
